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October 11th commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child, with the primary aim of focusing on the importance of girls’ rights, and their education and accentuating the promotion of gender equality. The UNICEF website displays the theme for this day in 2023 as “Invest in Girl’s Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.” A clarion call is raised on this day for the global community to invest in commitments to empower girls. It was first celebrated in the year 2012 and the theme was “Ending Child Marriage.” At the World Conference on Women in Beijing, in the year 1995, a unanimous adoption of the Beijing Declaration and platform for action was undertaken by countries. Thus, came into being one of the

Business operations in modern times have CSR deeply embedded in their work ethos. CSR has emerged as a valuable proposition in promoting sustainable development and a beneficial influence on stakeholders and the business environment. So, what have been some key focus areas in CSR 2023? Environmental sustainability has occupied a major chunk of the corporate mindscape. Businesses globally are concerned about environmental sustainability as a practice. Sustainable and eco-friendly practices have assumed priority in 2023. Companies surely and firmly are determined to etch their low carbon footprints. In a bid to support this objective, they have embarked on waste reduction, switching over and adopting renewable energy sources, working towards climate actions, promoting circular economy principles, and much more. A cleaner

International Day of Yoga celebrated by Royal Connaught Boat Club, Pune Royal Connaught Boat Club (RCBC) organized a special program to mark International Yoga Day, the theme of the event was Yoga for Humanity. The program was led by Founder of Jal Dindi Pratishthan and Hon. Secretary RCBC Dr. Vishwas Yewale with yogasanas and meditation. Officials and members of RCBC participated in the program. This activity got a spontaneous response from everyone.

Freedom from Diabetes celebrates International Yoga Day More than 550 people from across age groups and fitness levels participated in a special program organised by Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) Institute at Yash Lawns Bibwewadi, Pune, to mark the International Yoga Day. Dr. Pramod Tripathi, Founder FFD led the program with Meditation and Yogasanas including Suryanamaskar. The event aimed to raise awareness about the positive impact of yoga in managing diabetes, offering participants a unique opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. International Yoga Day, recognized globally, highlights the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Freedom from Diabetes recognizes the profound benefits of yoga in the fight against diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide.

World Food Safety Day Food is a basic necessity. A subject that is not limited to a select few but one that concerns all of mankind, and its safety for consumption is crucial for survival and good health. The 7th of June has been ear marked as World Food Safety Day with the objective of promoting awareness and action on food safety. An annual estimate reveals 600 million cases of foodborne diseases. Unsafe food poses a serious threat to mankind and economies.A global estimate reveals that nearly 420000 people across the world die due to eating contaminated food every year. The statistics for children under 5 years of age reveals nearly 40 % carrying food borne diseases and 125000 deaths

Introduction:A company will come under the ambit of the new CSR policy if its net worth is Rs 500 crore or more; turnover is Rs 1,000 crore or more, or net profit is Rs 5 crore or more during any financial year. Under any of these conditions, a company should spend at least 2% of the average net profit made during three immediate preceding financial years, in pursuance of the provisions of the Companies Act laid down towards Corporate Social Responsibility. Due to the need for social impact and sustainable development, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an essential component of business operations. Implementing successful CSR projects may have a big impact in India, as corporations have a big influence